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University condemns ‘defacement’ as employee accused of egging Thatcher statue

A university has said it “does not condone defacement” after one of its staff members was accused of egging a statue of Margaret Thatcher. Jeremy Webster, who is deputy director at the University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre, is alleged ...

16 May 2022 at 14:55

Doctor among first to spot Covid effects on ethnic minorities made a CBE

A leading diabetes doctor who was also among the first to identify the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minority groups has been recognised with a royal honour. Professor Kamlesh Khunti, a University of Leicester scholar, Sage member ...

01 Jan 2022 at 13:55

Giant pterosaur fossil found in Oxfordshire quarry is nicknamed ‘Abfab’

Scientists have nicknamed a gigantic flying reptile from the Jurassic period “Abfab” after a fossilised bone was found in a gravel pit in Abingdon-on-Thames. The wing bone, which would have belonged to one of the largest pterosaurs found from ...

03 Jun 2024 at 14:34

New Saturn images show a change of seasons

As the UK has been experiencing record-breaking heat in September, Saturn’s late northern summer is experiencing a cooling trend, scientists have found. The new observations have also provided a last glimpse of Saturn’s north pole, with its ...

12 Sept 2023 at 14:00

Astronomers observe sun-like star being ‘repeatedly shredded’ by black hole

Astronomers have observed a star like the sun being “repeatedly shredded and consumed” by a black hole around 500 light-years away. The dramatic event generated regular outbursts of light around every 25 days, which was detected by ...

07 Sept 2023 at 16:00

Portrayal in Steve Coogan’s Richard III film had defamatory meaning, judge rules

The portrayal of a university academic in a Steve Coogan film about the discovery of Richard III’s remains did have a defamatory meaning, a High Court judge has ruled. Richard Taylor is suing Mr Coogan, his production company Baby ...

14 Jun 2024 at 16:57

Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

Scientists will explore if a chemical mostly found in red grapes – and products made from red grapes, such as wine and juice – can help prevent bowel cancer as part of a major new trial. The study – known as Colo-Prevent – has ...

11 Nov 2024 at 00:01

AI urine analysis predicts infection in lung disease patients a week in advance

Analysing urine samples with artificial intelligence (AI) can predict when patients with a chronic lung disease are likely to have a flare-up seven days before symptoms start, a study has found. The technology could help ...

20 Nov 2024 at 00:05

Male football fans ‘openly sexist and misogynistic’ towards women’s sport

A study of football fan message boards has found “openly misogynistic” attitudes towards women’s sport among male supporters. Researchers from Durham University surveyed 1,950 male football fans who responded to a call ...

20 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs, study finds

Eating more fruit could reduce the impact of air pollution on the lungs, a study has suggested. This could be down to the antioxidants naturally present in fruit, according to researchers. The effect was also more ...

29 Sept 2025 at 12:00

Scientists identify more than 500 genes linked to lung function

More than 500 new genes have been linked to lung function for the first time, allowing scientists to better understand lung disease. Researchers suggest the findings pave the way for potential new treatments to ...

13 Mar 2023 at 16:00

Women less likely to get care for potentially fatal heart condition, study finds

Women are less likely than men to be given treatment for a potentially fatal heart condition, according to a new analysis. Researchers found women are 11% less likely to be referred to a hospital specialist ...

05 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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